D41 has board vacancy to fill

Glen Ellyn School District 41 is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the board of education now that the board president has resigned.

Sam Black submitted his resignation at a recent board meeting, giving the district 45 days to find a replacement who will serve until school board elections next spring. Black's term expires in April 2015 along with those of board members John Kenwood and Erica Nelson.

In an email to residents, Black, who is a former assistant state's attorney and a stay at home dad, is relocating with his family to Florida where his wife, Beth Black, has taken a new job. He expects his last board meeting will be June 9 when the vacancy may be filled.

"The clock is ticking starting now," said Black.

The district will accept letters of intent from applicants until May 23. Those candidates will be whittled down to ones the board will interview in private. The vacancy needs to be filled by the June 23 board meeting at which time the member would be sworn in.

In addition, board members will need to decide on a new board president.

Applicants for the board can submit a letter explaining their interest in the position and including information about their background, skills and experience. To be considered eligible, applicants must be at least 18, U.S citizens and registered voters and residents of the district for a least one year.

An online submission form is available on the school district's website at http://www.d41.org.